Chamber Mob Hit: Morrison Auto Supply

Morrison Auto Supply, 502 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was “mobbed” on Saturday, May 3, 2014, by the Morrison Mob.  Mobsters gathered in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, 221 W. Main Street, at 11:00 a.m. and set off to surprise a pre-determined Morrison Chamber Business.  Nearly two dozen people joined in

May 12 City Council Agenda

On Monday, May 12, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of

Museum Programs: Allan Ver Beke and Margy Haines

Morrison Historical Society will honor the late Margy Haines during one of two programs on Sunday, May 18, 2014.  Haines left numerous organizations and institutions a portion of her estate.  The Board of Trustees will share with the public how Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Linconway, Morrison, IL, benefited from

Morrison Police Report May 2

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, May 2, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, May 3, 2014, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Daniel J. McKenzie, age 51 of Fulton, IL, in the 200

In Memorium: Anne Petersen

We thought of you with love todayBut that is nothing newWe thought about you yesterdayAnd will tomorrow, too.We think of you in silenceAnd make no outward showFor what it meant to lose youOnly those who love you know.Remembering you is easyWe do it every day…God has you in His keeping

Letter from Sharon Deter

On Friday, April 25, 2014, a benefit at Morrison Community Hospital was given to help support me and my family financially, for the cancer treatments and doctor visits I have needed since November 8, 2012. Th[at wa]s the first time that Russ and I heard that I had breast cancer. 

Fulton’s Annual Plant Sale

We are all anxious to get out in our yards and start gardening.  As you survey your flower and perennial gardens, please keep the Fulton plant sale in mind.  The annual plant sale is Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the Robert Fulton Community Center (former

Thecity1.com is Closed Today

The office of thecity1.com will be closed Friday, May 9, 2014.  Kindly leave press releases under the door or leave a phone message at 815-772-8718.

May 6 Honors Night

  From: Kris Burke-Bielema [mailto:britt5@mchsi.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 9:37 PMTo: webmaster@thecity1.comCc: britt5@mchsi.com; gwenn.rickertsen@morrisonschools.orgSubject: MHS Key Club Honor’s Night Award/Scholarship   Stephanie, Listed are the MHS Key Clubbers who earned recognition tonight. Thank you very much for supporting all of our efforts! Kris   DAR Award                                        Liz Buckwalter James 

May 24 Opening of Morrison Farmers’ Market

Join us for the Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 24, 2014, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.  The market is open every Saturday, May 24, through September 27, rain or shine, in the parking lot behind Whiteside County Juvenile Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The

Letter from Patti Austin

Dear Morrison, IL: There are not words to describe the emotions we felt for the support received for the Anne Petersen Dance Memorial Tribute.  Seventy-five percent of the audience on Friday night[, November 22, 2013,] consisted of the many people who traveled from Morrison and other communities to be present

Beautiful Africa: A New Generation

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey wrote this artice for the Whiteside News Sentinel, but the date was incorrect.  Here is his correction. Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be hosting the Watoto Concert of Hope on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.  With vibrant, original African

Marta Bender Achieved Academic Goals

Editor’s note:  Pete Rosenbery wrote this essay about Marta Bender for the SIU Carbondale[, IL,] News Archive.  When Marta Bender arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale three years ago, she knew what she wanted to accomplish. Bender will earn a double-major degree in new media news production and photography during

April 2014 Customer Service Award

  The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christina Wetzell of Relax – Therapeutic Massage was presented the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service award for the month of April 2014.   Wetzell received the honor for her genuine concern for her customers and for being so kind